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Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985)

When I first watched Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) on VHS sometime in the late 80’s or early 90’s, I thought it was going to be an anime. This was born from experience as a young video store patron: … Continue reading

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Fantastic Planet (1973)

Fantastic Planet (La planète sauvage, 1973) establishes its theme in its very first moments. A mother is clutching her baby son to her chest, running for her life from something. She suddenly encounters a giant blue finger, which pushes her … Continue reading

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100 Essential Films of the Fantastic (76-100)

Part 4 of the 100 Essential Films of the Fantastic. See Part 1 for an introduction. To view all 100, visit the list’s contents page.   #76 Heavy Metal (1981) D: Gerald Potterton Animated anthology based on Heavy Metal magazine … Continue reading

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